Age Grouper For Life Podcast

It's been an incredible journey! Colin, Elliot, and Becca recap their triathlon careers as they started from feeble beginners to very successful, competitive triathletes. It's been a wild ride, full of ups and downs, but this sport has also taught us very important life lessons as well. Triathlon is a way of life and a unique lifestyle that they all embrace and will hopefully continue on for years...

In this episode, Colin, Becca, and Elliot discuss their roles as triathlon coaches, being a coachable athlete, and ways to maximize the value of a coach. With over a decade of coaching experience, as well as being coached athletes themselves, they discuss the importance and vital role a coach has on an athlete's endurance journey. Enjoy the latest podcast and please reach out to us with any topic...

In this episode, Becca Kawaoka joins Colin and Elliot as they discuss frequently asked questions by clients, common obstacles athletes face during this time of the year, strength training, swimming, training during sickness and/or injury, and nutrition. We hope the motivational levels are still high as the race season winds down. This time of the year (the "committed season") is a great period to...

In this episode, Colin and Elliot discuss the latest triathlon news including the exciting women's World Championship in Hawaii, Professional Triathlon Organization updates, upcoming races, and more! Enjoy and please let us know what topics you'd like discussed in future episodes. Happy training!

In this episode, Colin and Elliot discuss the committed season. While there are still some big races on the horizon, many athletes seasons are coming to an end. We discuss why this time of the year is so important, both from a coaching and athlete standpoint. While many athletes decide to take complete time off during the outseason, we find this time of the year a perfect opportunity to work on we...

In this episode, Colin and Elliot are privileged to interview the one and only Joshua Monda. You may think Joshua received his "Money Monda" nickname from his recent stellar race performances, but he actually earned this name from working in the Accounts Receivable Management department for over two decades! It has been a breakthrough year for this Vancouver-based, 41-year old triathlete; he took...

In this episode, Coach Elliot and Becca recap their magical days at Ironman Wisconsin. Becca took the overall female win in commanding fashion and Elliot won his age group and took third overall! Enjoy the listen as they recap their epic road Midwest road trip, race day, and more. At awards, they were called up to the stage and were announced "the sport's fastest amateur couple!" Enjoy the latest...

In this episode, Colin and Elliot have the pleasure of interviewing Alex Fuller. Alex is the captain of the All3Sports team, works in marketing at UPS, and is a proud father of three. His journey in the sport has been incredible and he just earned his professional racing license for next season! Alex is also a Purple Patch Squad athlete where he first entered the sport 70 pounds heavier; knowing h...

In this episode, Colin and Elliot interview Michael Harlow, founder of Endorphin Fitness, USA Triathlon Level II and Youth & Junior Certified Coach. He has coached hundred of athletes from age 5 to 75 across all levels. Michael started one of the first youth programs in the nation in 2005 and is now regarded as one of the premier triathlon coaches in the country. In 2012 he was awarded the 2012 Yo...

In this episode, Colin and Elliot discuss race week preparation tips and advice. They discuss strategies they employ to be their very best on race day. These topics include nutrition, tapering, visualization techniques, recovery, and much more! Enjoy the listen and hopefully you're able to utilize this advice to prepare even better for your next race!

In this episode, Colin and Elliot have the pleasure of interviewing Peter Defty, president of VESPA power products, and one of the pioneers in fat-adapted performance. This work, first on himself beginning in the early 2000s, and subsequently with athletes he coached, eventually led to some stunning athletic performances all based upon optimizing fat metabolism. Peter pioneered the concept of fat...

In this episode, Colin recaps his stellar performances at both Ironman Maine 70.3 and Age Group Nationals in Milwaukee this past weekend. Colin broke the tape at Maine 70.3 finishing seconds over the four hour barrier! He had a strong all around performance with our Every Man Jack teammate, Luke Creger, finishing second overall just over a minute behind him. This past weekend at Age Group National...

In this episode, Colin recaps his recent trip to the Netherlands where he picked up and his new Ku Cycle bike and also raced Ironman Westfriesland 70.3. He had a great race finishing 5th overall and first in his age group, with a new personal best bike time of 2:11! Enjoy the latest podcast as we discuss everything about his amazing trip!

In this episode, Colin and Elliot have the pleasure of interviewing Ryan Sippel. Ryan is a former Marine, current city fireman, husband, new father, and a highly motivated endurance athlete. We had the pleasure of meeting Ryan at this year's Boston Marathon where we had a nice three-man pace group up until mile 25! Don't let his big muscles fool you, Ryan has some serious run speed as he finished...

The triathlon season is in full swing and Elliot and Colin recap their first triathlon races of the year. Elliot had an outstanding race at Victoria 70.3 last month, finishing 3rd in his age group and 10th overall. His wife, Becca, took another overall female win! Unfortunately, Colin has dealt with some nagging hip issues and had to withdraw midway through the run at Western Mass 70.3. He remains...

In this episode, Colin and Elliot interview age grouper Carley Gross. Currently residing in Spokane, Washington, Carley is a passionate age group triathlete and dedicated pilot. Her lifelong dedication and hard work led her to qualify for the Ironman 70.3 2022 World Championship in St. George. Coming from a running background, Carley enjoys the diversity of triathlon training and lifestyle. Enjoy...

In this episode, Colin and Elliot recap their epic weekend and duel at the iconic Boston Marathon! They both had outstanding performances while one outdid the other, by FIVE seconds! Enjoy the listen as they discuss their training, preparations, the race itself. Let the trash talk begin! :)

In this episode, Colin and Elliot's wife, Becca, are joined by occupational therapist and pelvic floor specialist, Jessica Ekberg, for a dynamic deep dive of the pelvic floor. Learnings: Understanding what a pelvic floor is, why men and women both benefit from awareness of it, how it can impact training and performance along with tips tricks and resources for the everyday age grouper! For more inf...

In this episode, we have the honor of interviewing Scott Dickens, director of business development for FORM Goggles, and a two-time Canadian Olympic team member. After facing a setback in his Olympic career, Scott had the choice to retreat or find new motivation to succeed. Listen in as he shares the unexpected source of inspiration for his Olympic comeback -- and more about his latest venture, FO...

As the Boston Marathon approaches, Colin and Elliot give their insights on running techniques, gear, shoes, drills, and strategies used during racing. We get into the nitty and gritty aspects of running data including vertical oscillation, stride length, cadence, power, and ground contact time. Some of the running gadgets Colin mentioned in the podcast are the Slack Block and MR1NF1N1TY. Enjoy the...

In this episode, Colin and Elliot discuss the benefits of group training. It is great way to find motivation and inspiration as well as keeps you accountable. It can give you a sense of community as many of us train primarily alone. By being part of a group or club, you can find support and guidance from athletes who are on the same journey as you. Group training is also fun and can make workouts...

In this episode, Colin and Elliot discuss the latest triathlon news, including Ironman's new World Championship formats. They also discuss their upcoming 2023 racing season. To kick off their season, they'll both be dueling it out at the Boston Marathon. Colin will also be racing Western Mass 70.3, White Mountains 70.3, Maine 70.3, and USAT AG Nats. Elliot's season includes a handful of local race...

In this episode, Colin and Elliot recap there epic 2022 seasons. Colin finished the season ranked top M40-44 triathlete in the United States! His major races included the St. George Ironman World Championship and Kona World Championships; he also took the overall win at 70.3 Timberman! Elliot raced frequently and often including four 70.3s, three Ironmans, a marathon, and a number of local short-c...

In this episode, Colin and Elliot interview Monica Kincaid Price, a hypnotherapist and behavior change specialist. She is also a personal trainer and sports conditioning coach. Residing in Kona, Hawaii, Monica loves to talk about possibilities and consciousness, human behavior, how to make real change, and hypnosis. She is also a triathlete and has competed in the Kona Ironman! You can read more a...

In this episode, Colin and Elliot have the pleasure of interviewing Steve Lovelace, one of the first paratriathletes in the sport. Steve nearly died while chopping firewood with a friend in a remote field in Oklahoma at the age of 20. In what can only be described as a freak accident, Lovelace became trapped when part of the tree split in half, catching him and pinning him between the trunk and th...